The
existence of the Gong dates back to the Bronze Age, around 3500 BC. Evidence
suggests that the Gongs existed at this time in Mesopotamia. Myth has it that
sacred gongs included pieces of meteorites that fell from the heavens. Since
the time of Buddha in 600BC, all sacred Chinese gongs have been inscribed
with the two Mandarin Chinese characters "Tai Loi", which means
"Happiness has Arrived", sweeping the darkness by bringing in the
Light. The gong ancient use was as an initiation tool for enlightenment, etheric
projection and exorcism of negative spirits. It has also been used by Tibetan
monks, and the Chinese, for centuries as an aid to meditation.

There
are instruments and there are instruments. Among the latter is the gong, that
instrument which can produce all the sounds within our hearing range. The
oldest known gongs are over 5,000 years old and come from Asia Minor. In the
East, this instrument has been used in many different religious contexts,
for example, in yoga meditation. The West however, is only acquainted with
it through its thunderous, yet seldom heard sounds in symphony orchestras.

Paiste
has taken traditional gong designs of the East and made a number of important
changes with regard to design, construction and tuning. These gongs have been
developed over the last 35 years in Europe by the Paiste company in consultation
with scientists, musicians and therapeutic practitioners. The Gongs are made
of a bronze. nickel and silver alloy which has been highly condensed through
a process of heating and rolling under pressure. This process brings the metal
to a consistency which carries minimal internal resistance and eliminates
any possibility of cracks or fissures when used correctly. Gongs are tuned
to create a harmonious blend of sustained resonance.

The
Gong is like a stargate from which brings in a vortex of energy which facilitates
our connection with the infinite higher self. Creating a synergy effect bringing
the listener to know the oneness of all effortlessly, while recharging the
body and strengthening the nervous system all at once.

A Gong Immersion is like a very deep and lasting massage, by tuning the physical
body and soul to the greatest possible resonance.

Usually
laying down on your back in savasana position, receiving the sound energy
of the gong as it is being

played
moving through the nervous system opening, clearing and recharging the whole
mind, body and spirit. Triggering a meditation, contemplation state in which
we have the opportunity to relinquish control of the mind. Negativity and
chaos are suspended, irregularity and resistance are cleared, and the whole
being is reset to a state of synchrony and alignment.

For
more detailed description of the Gong Immersion go to the Workshops page orclick here

By
SUNIAI (Deeply Listening) the Gong brings out the sound from were we all come
from. When physical and spiritual bodies are showered with these sounds, they
recognize their Mother-Father Creator, the vibration-sound were we come from.
Just like a little lion cub when it is grabbed by it's mother totally relaxes.
This parasympathetic system kicks in providing no resistance so the mother
can carry the cub with minimum effort to a secure place. In the same way we
are able to let go totally and all our systems reset to the default setting
of the creator (the universal sound) bringing balance and harmony; helping
us to relax, see things from a neutral point of mind, the state of SHUNIAA,
removing the emotional traces of recurring Karma (the universal mind). One
with the Universe. The lioness and the cub, the cub and the lioness are one.

Experience
SHUNIAA through the journey of the "Sotantar" which means going
beyond time and space by tuning in to the frequencies of the gongs, listening,
and feeling these sacred sounds vibrations.

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- Experience a personalized Gong Immersion with Sotantar featuring the complete
collection of the 11 Solar System Gongs and more. You will hear each
Gong individually and collectively to help you decide which planet frequencies
most resonate with you and your purpose. To schedule a Gong Immersion
Session contact Sotantar at
sotantar@gongmaster.org

To
Order & be Adopted by a Gong

To
order and be Adopted by a Gong and for recommendations based on your
areas of interest or needs, contact Sotantar at: sotantar@gongmaster.org

The
Solar System Gongs, beside having the qualities of the symphonic Gongs and
sounding a little bit more sweet, have a thicker construction so the can be
easier to tune in to a particular frequency and are tuned in conformity with
the natural harmonic series based in the orbital and cyclic properties of
the Earth, Moon, Sun, and Planets, as determined by Swiss scientist Hans Cousto.
(For more information on fundamental tones, frequencies and octaves refer
to the book The Cosmic Octave - Origin of Harmony by Hans Cousto)

Named
for the Greek Gods, the planets also embody significant archetypal, astrological
and mythological association. Additionally, Sixth century B.C. Greek philosopher,
mathematician, musician and cosmologist Pythagoras developed the concept of
"The Music of the Spheres", the tone of each planet in our solar
system coming together as one great cosmic chord. Solar System Gongs bring
the harmonic convergence of the celestial bodies as pure sound energy.

Enhances the perception
of one’s own center, the magical and transcendental, is beyond all imagination
bringing the listener into new dimensions and to a state where good and bad,
shame and guilt, time and space, being and not-being are transcended.

The
SUN is a star and the center of our solar system - through its gravitational
field and radiance all is sustained. The frequency of the Sun is based on
a limit value - the threshold between expansion and contraction, as measured
between the Sun and its closest farthest planets (Mercury and Pluto).

Enhances ability to feel
and have love and close relationships with others. The sense of creativity
and artistry, the ability to receive, share, and increase our love of pleasure,
joy, harmony and self-appreciation and love.

Together,
these two time cycles define the Moon's movement in relationship to the Earth.
The lunar cycles influence the ebb and flow of the tides, the balance of our
bodily fluids and the energetic quality of day to day life. In times past,
social and living schedules were planned around the natural movement of the
moon. Moon gongs bring the resonance of the lunar cycles - as an experience
in sound.

Enhances
major realizations concerning the goals established in the New Moon. This
facilitates decision making through meditation and prayer, expect revelations.
More energy is available for completion of goals.

Together,
these two time cycles define the Moon's movement in relationship to the Earth.
The lunar cycles influence the ebb and flow of the tides, the balance of our
bodily fluids and the energetic quality of day to day life. In times past,
social and living schedules were planned around the natural movement of the
moon. Moon gongs bring the resonance of the lunar cycles - as an experience
in sound.

The tone of the Sidereal Day gong (G) acts as a tonic, is stimulating, energizing
and recommended for use in the morning or at the start of any activity. Can
be helpful in dislodging suppressed emotions or energy blocks.

The
tone of the Platonic Year (F) has a cheering and clarifying effect on the
spirit. In Ancient China, it was the fundamental tone used for music and education
- so as to be 'in accordance with the laws of nature".

Gong
size: 30"

Price: Contact Sotantar

Floor
Stand

Mallet M5

Custom Carrying Cases Available

CD:
Earth Platonic Year, Coming Soon

The frequency of the Earth's cycle through all signs of the

Zodiac ­ 25,920 years.

Gong
pitch: F (172.06Hz - 47th octave)

Chakra:
Crown

Color:
Purple

Rules:
All Signs

Element:
All Elements

Character:
I, Wisdom, Experience

Deity:
All

Virtues:
completion, perfection, serenity

Balances: our connection with the unknown

Clarifying
effect on the spirit. to be in accordance with the laws of nature

Enhances concentration,
focus and the process of becoming aware of consciousness. As well to
be disciplined and persistent, and setting events with our self and others.
Helps to be more structured and organized, taking responsibility and completing
any tasks.

Understanding,
Concentration, Discipline Enhances concentration, focus and the process of
becoming aware of consciousness. As well to be disciplined and persistent,
and setting events with our self and others. Helps to be more structured and
organized, taking responsibility and completing any tasks

Saturn
is process, goals and perseverance - the wisdom gained from experience.

Each
Sound Creation Gong captures in sound a portion of the Universal Gong. As
the universal Gong represents Totality as a Sound Experience, each Sound Creation
Gong represents a portion of that Totality, and is therefore best understood
in an associative way. Sound Creation Gongs enhance our awareness of basic
elemental and emotional polarities and can be used to create balance in a
reflective or additive manner. The Paiste Sound Creation Series consists of
the following gongs and
associative characteristics:

Sound Creation SUN

(mornings/inhale/yang)
Sound description: The Sun Gong is a bell-style gong,
it has a clear, resonant and long lasting tone which is free if splash or
wash effect. Sound Character: Vital, radiant and warm - the tone of the Sun
Gong is naturally uplifting to the spirit. Reflector of the outer light.

Gong
size: 22"

Price: Contact Sotantar

Floor
Stand

Mallet M3

Custom Carrying Cases Available

CD:

Sound Creation MOON

(evenings/exhale/yin)

Gong
Size: 24"

The
Moon Gong, like its counterpart the Sun, is a bell gong. It is complex and
other-worldly in its harmonic makeup, with a mystical ring that can be described
as "calm and knowing".
Sound Character: Deep, dark, feminine, enveloping, shielding. confident. forgiving.
receptive, unconscious, Reflector of the inner light.

Sound
Description: Like its counterpart the Fire Gong, the Water Gong presents the
polar extremities of water as a sound experience. from bell-like stillness
to waves of harmonic wash. Sound Character: Unmoving, soft, quiet, soothing
I flowing. swirling, bubbling, cleansing.

Sound Creation FIGHT

(duality)

Gong size: 22"
Sound Description: Dynamic and responsive with a complex and exotic, raw tonality
.
Sound Character: Blending of complimentary parts within which there exists
a dual character: conflict and resolve, excitement and calm, dark and light,
male and female.